(via Hannah Rapp, Berwyn Public Library) The Illinois Library Association’s Diversity Committee is seeking new committee members to fill two open positions! The Diversity Committee develops, monitors, evaluates, and recommends diversity efforts in the association and initiates strategies. Membership is open to ILA members from any type of library, but we particularly encourage staff from…
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Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians
Registration Open for Free Nov. 8 ACRL Webcast “Lies, Damned Lies, and News: How Do Today’s Students Stay Informed and What Can Librarians Learn from Them?”
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) ACRL Presents – Lies, Damned Lies, and News: How Do Today’s Students Stay Informed and What Can Librarians Learn from Them? (11/8) // ACRL Insider — News and information from the Association of … https://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/16494 Join ACRL for the free ACRL Presents webcast, “Lies, damned lies, and…
Call for Applicants to Host Subsidized ACRL Scholarly Communication RoadShow in 2019 (Deadline 11/16/18)
(via Chase Ollis, ACRL) Apply to host subsidized ACRL Scholarly Communication RoadShow Application deadline: November 16, 2018, 5pm PT Academic and research librarians increasingly recognize scholarly communication as a core competency of the profession. Whether helping researchers meet their funder’s mandates for public access and data sharing, guiding responsible copyright practice, or supporting new types…
Call for Applicants: ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Travel Scholarships (Deadline 2/15/19)
(via the Illinois Library Association, on behalf of ACRL) The Association of College and Research Libraries is offering travel scholarships of up to $2,000 each for librarians presenting on their work demonstrating the impact of academic libraries in the broader landscape of higher education. This program is one of several developed by ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries…
NN/LM – GMR Professional Development Award Supports CE Sessions at HSLI Annual Conference
On behalf of our members, the HSLI Conference Planning Committee extends a thank you to the NN/LM – GMR for the Professional Development Award that funded three valuable continuing education sessions at HSLI’s 2018 conference. A story and photos about the education funded by the award are at the GMR website.
Call for Bloggers: Medical Library Association 2019 Conference
(via Jeanne Sadlik, Loyola University Chicago) If you are thinking about attending MLA in Chicago next May, please consider being a blogger. The Local Area Committee Blog/Social Media Subcommittee is looking for local bloggers for the MLA ’19 conference! Bloggers will create posts about the Chicago, the hotel, tours, events and other activities Chicago offers….
Save the Dates: Illinois Library Association Strategic-Planning Focus Groups
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is planning a series of focus groups to understand what creates value for its members and stakeholders. The input received will be factored into creating a dynamic strategic plan with goals that will shape the future of ILA. Reservations to attend the focus groups will open on Monday, November…
Call for Nominations: Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award (Deadline 12/7)
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Do you know the next recipient of the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award? The Dudley Award subcommittee is now accepting nominations for the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award, which honors a librarian who has made a significant contribution to the…
Call for OCLC Global Council Candidate Nominations (Deadline 11/17)
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) Did you know that as an OCLC member, your voice matters? You play an important role in the development of products and services and in shaping the direction of the OCLC cooperative. This work is accomplished by the OCLC Global and Regional Councils, which represent your voice and the…
CARLI Selects Ex Libris Alma Library Services Platform for 91 I-Share Libraries
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) It is with great pleasure that I make the following announcement: Ex Libris Alma has been chosen for our next I-Share platform! Alma will replace Voyager and SFX in 2020 for the 91 institutions that are part of CARLI’s I-Share resource sharing system. We look forward to Alma helping…